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Mercedes-Benz /8 W114 250 2.8 (130 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz /8:
The Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 are ranges of front-engine, rear-drive, five-passenger executive cars and coupés introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 1968 to succeed its W110 models introduced in 1961. Featuring squared-off modern three-box styling by Paul Bracq, they were manufactured until model year 1976, when the W123 was released.
W114/W115s were distinguished in the marketplace by nameplates relating to their engine displacement. W114 models featured six-cylinder engines and were marketed as the 230. 6, 250, and 280. W115 models featured four-cylinder engines and were marketed as the 200, 220, 230. 4, and 240, with diesel models carrying a D designation, as distinct from gasoline/petrol models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
W114 Overview:
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114). With 216 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1395 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
250 2.8 (130 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Despite the '2.8' designation, power remains 130 Hp, offering slightly quicker acceleration at 11.5 seconds due to gearing or engine tune.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is slightly worse than the 2.5L variant, at 12.5 l/100 km, typical for an older automatic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional build quality and durability for its era
- • Comfortable and refined ride, ideal for long journeys
- • Timeless, elegant design with classic Mercedes appeal
- • Robust and generally reliable inline-six engines
- • Increasing collector value as a desirable classic car
Cons:
- • Lacks modern safety features and driver aids
- • Fuel consumption is high by contemporary standards
- • Parts for specific components can be challenging to source
- • Performance, while good for its time, is not sporty
- • Potential for rust if not properly maintained
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe (W114): July, 1969 - August, 1973).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | /8 |
| Generation: | W114 |
| Modification (Engine): | 250 2.8 (130 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 1970 |
| End of production: | August, 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 216 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 130 V 28 / 130.923 [Same engine] More details about the engine M 130 V 28 / 130.923 |
| Engine displacement: | 2778 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 154.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 |
| Max. weight: | 1915 |
| Max load: | 520 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4680 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1444 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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